creed

noun

1
: a brief authoritative formula of religious belief
the Nicene Creed
2
: a set of fundamental beliefs
also : a guiding principle
Never settle for mediocrity is his creed. Jill Lieber
creedal adjective
or credal

Examples of creed in a Sentence

central to the creed of this organization of medical volunteers is the belief that health care is a basic human right the Amish live by a strict creed that rejects many of the values and practices of modern society
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For tonight, our yard is open in unity for all people, all races, creeds, genders, ethnicities and backgrounds. Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 6 Nov. 2024 The New York Constitution currently protects against unequal treatment based on race, color, creed and religion. Kyla Guilfoil, NBC News, 10 Oct. 2024 On the debate stage, Vance tried to thread the needle of attracting moderates while staying true to the America First creed. Eric Cortellessa, TIME, 2 Oct. 2024 Putin began proclaiming a messianic creed of Russian fascism. Philip Zelikow, Foreign Affairs, 21 June 2022 See all Example Sentences for creed 

Word History

Etymology

Middle English crede, from Old English crēda, from Latin credo (first word of the Apostles' and Nicene Creeds), from credere to believe, trust, entrust; akin to Old Irish cretid he believes, Sanskrit śrad-dadhāti

First Known Use

before the 12th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Time Traveler
The first known use of creed was before the 12th century

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“Creed.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/creed. Accessed 5 Dec. 2024.

Kids Definition

creed

noun
1
: a statement of the basic beliefs of a religious faith
2
: a set of guiding principles or beliefs
Etymology

Middle English crede "creed," from Old English crēda (same meaning), from Latin credo, literally, "I believe" (used as the first words in many creeds), from credere "to believe, trust, entrust" — related to credentials, credit, incredible

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